Ardbeg Uigeadail
Bottling Note

Uigeadail derives from the Scotch Gaelic for 'Dark and Mysterious Place' and is named for the Loch from whence Ardbeg draws its waters. Jim Murray's 2009 World Whisky of the Year, this cask-strength bottle exudes breathtaking balance.

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Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Palate: Led by sweet, ripe fruit and black forest honey. A good helping of malt. The throne then usurped by a powerful peat and smoked barley.

Finish: Very long, caramel and malt weave their way through peat smoke and dark sugar and just a hint of fresh espresso coffee before it finally peters out.

Overall: Such deft balance! How wonderful to sample Ardbeg so beautifully complimented by sherry.

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User Reviews of the Ardbeg Uigeadail

New experience for me.

I took me a while years ago to first develop a taste for Scotch and that wasdrinking blended whiskey with water.(I know...pollution!) I later traveled toScotland and have never had blended again. I've been trying different single malts the last few years and have enjoyed all. This was my first bottle of anIslay ,and a heavily peated Scotch , and wow....wakes up every sense in one'smouth and throat! Very strong and different but I need to work on my taste forpeaty whiskey. Half way through the bottle now and working diligently on on it! Steven from Vermont.

30th March 2015

Top 5 Whisky

This whisky is absolutely in my top 5 of all-time whisky's. Every whisky enthousiast should have a bottle at hand.Yes it is powerful, smoky, peaty and medicinal but the tast is deep long and lingering and somewhat delicate as well.

29th March 2015

Leave us to it

If you rate this less than 3 stars, please stay away - your opinion is utterly useless.

29th March 2015

simply... outstanding

First, you need to love peated scotch. If you are a Glenmorengie lover you will probably find this one too smoky. That being said, for islay lover, this one is paradise. I've tried many, Lagavulin 12, 16, double matured, bowmore, benriach, talisker. This one, is just so well balanced. I love it. Even if it is cast strenght, i drink it neet while i have to put a hint of water in benriach. Usually, i try my scotch in 2 glasses; the whisky and the scotch glasses. This one if beautiful in both. Smoky, hint of caramel and dark chocolat, hint of iodine on the nose but not much in palate. I place it with my favorite Lagavulin 12 & Double Matured.

28th February 2015

Another great Ardbeg

This one is always in my Scotch cabinet! This is an example how a great tasting peaty Islay single malt should be! Great nose, but peaty when just poured, but softens in time and the smell of dark sugar and a herbal touch comes to live. At cask strength it's smooth enough to sip as it comes, but for me a few drops of water really brings things to live. Taste is rather sweet and smoky, peaty of course, great stuff. Long, long very nice finish, nice and spicy. Someone here says Lahproaig QC beats the Oogie but I disagree: they are both really outstanding value for money, but they differ enough tasted side by side (as I just did) Love 'm both though, as 99% of all stuff leaving either Ardbeg of Lahproaig is great!

28th February 2015

The older, the better

Hey pssssst. Here's a tip. Look on the back of the shelf where the Uigies are kept. Look for an older one with a pre-2010 bottling code. If you find one, then you've probably got a bottle with some 17 year Ardbeg in it. I found a 2007 Uigie that just blew me away. It had some very old Ardbeg and it was sooooooooooooooo much better than the new ones.

28th January 2015

Complete satisfaction

From a newbie: One really memorable encounter from years ago (1997) with the smoothest Johnny Walker Black Label ever, inspired me to start a new hobby in 2015: tasting whisky; and to focus: single malt. My first purchase and tasting was a 12 year old Bunnahabhain, quite some adventure indeed. The Ardbeg Uigeadail (from a 2014 batch) was my second whisky: an overwhelming three zip experience never to be forgotten, everything I could wish for was there. So glad this whisky exists!

13th January 2015

My favorite.

What a whiskey. It entertains your the gustatory papillae for a long time.

9th January 2015

Lovely but missing a bit.

I really do enjoy this drop. It has a nice kick from its strength and it's quite peaty. However, it doesn't really compare to Laphroaig's utterly astounding quarter cask for flavour. In any choice between the two, Laphroaig wins hands down.

8th January 2015

Strong, peaty, but there's more to the story

This is obviously going to be of interest to Islay and peat enthusiasts - rather pointless to spend fifty quid on this and complain that it's "too peaty" - this is what to expect. However, yes it's strong (cask strength) and yes it's heavily peaty, but there is quite a subtle and rather lovely sweetness lurking behind the mystery too. Takes some times to open up (mine did with ice, and I don't care if people think that's some kind of heresy, that's how I like my whisky) to reveal some sherry on the nose, brown sugar on the palate and a rather pleasing spicy tang on the finish. Not amazing, but relatively cheap, so should be investigated.

7th January 2015

One of the best

This is a very good whisky!

18th December 2014

Woo Gad All

Hi you Malty... Peaty poeple!! I made myself a gift for Christmas... I know We're only Dec 13 but this gift has a long life. At least Jan 01 2015 i hope! This dram is fantastic. I'm not a fan of peaty Whisky or Sherry, wood finish etc. I am a fan of Whisky and all the subtles flavours that they can gives you. This dram is incredebdly and nicely peaty under Sherry influance with a lot of flavours that are hard to describe now (I'm drinking)! It is a serious dram. Not cheap, but what do you want? When you want something special, you will pay something special. I also have a small glass of dark Abbey beer brewed here in Quebec Canada bt Mons Brewery and i feel Dark & Misterious. Uigeadail! Cheers.

13th December 2014

Dark and mysterious indeed but worth the price.

A true islay malt a very sophisticated dram, perfect for the occasions where you fancy perhaps just the one dram,after a long day it soothes and leaves a nice rich peaty warm glow before you tootle off to bed. Definately the best islay malt i have tried so far.

24th November 2014

The King's New Coat!

It seems that Ardbeg and Ardbeg Uigeadail in particular have been 'adopted by 'experts' as the greatest whisky available to man. It has become a replacement for the King's New Coat in that people feel that they must like this or that in order to be considered an expert with taste they have to like it. In fact it is a very unbalanced and fairly unpleasant dram which is vastly overrated.

24th November 2014

Growing on me

I love the Ardbeg 10, especially the intense peat that reminds me of campfires. I was expecting this to me a older, cask strength, sherry finished version of that. I was at first disappointed that that is not what I got, but as I spent more time with Uigeadail, I came to appreciate it for what it is...a damn good pleated whisky, not as pungent as the 10 year old, but with notes of espresso and a wonderful sherry, at an unbelievable price. I am very happy I stumbled across this dram.

10th November 2014

to all those who feel offended by the mixer

Get yourself a sense of humor...

7th November 2014

Great.

This is a really interesting expression - there is nothing subtle about the sherry factor! I enjoyed it neat, but then I tried adding a solid teaspoonful of water to a 2 ounce pour and found the balance to be much preferable. It seemed to tone down the sweetness considerably, and generally rounded out the edges. This scotch has a great oiliness to it and if you like the general Ardbeg profile, and if you like sherry finish scotches from other regions, I think you would definitely enjoy this. Slightly odd, but it does bring massive amounts of flavor.

7th November 2014

Best affordable Ardbeg ever

Very good indeed - worth every penny

4th November 2014

WOW Da'Bomb

Picked up this after being away from SMS for more than a year plus. Didn't know the brand or selection when I purchased this. The bottle sat on the dry bar for about 5 months when I thought "its time" last week. WOW-WOW-WOW. I was blown away. What an explosion of flavor. Its a great drink to end the day. Love It and recommend that this scotch need to be tasted.

2nd November 2014

Texas Opinions

Nameless person from unknown place that assumes they know something about Texas. Please continue to mix your single malt with Irn Bru. I am sure your are the superior human. At least my post was about the whisky. Why is it that the mention of Texas brings out the reactionary responses? Jealous much? I will ponder your opinion while I sip my Balcones One Texas Single Malt. Seriously, I it wasn't for the word "Texas", would you have even responded? (Insert disparaging profane name of your choice here.) You know who you are.Ron from Texas

21st October 2014

ALL Reviews Are Valid!

To the reviewer below - a certain Ron from Texas - please be aware that everyone's views and ratings are valid. Just because you don't happen to agree then that does NOT mean that another's review should be removed. Of course Texas is not renowned for being a great believer in the opinions of others.

17th October 2014

One of the worlds finest

What incredible flavours and mouth feel. So silky and supple. Its an explosion of flavour when it hit your mouth intensely enveloping it. how dare some mix this with flavoured sodas?!?! It's an insult to the expert craftsmanship that has gone into this very fine product.

15th October 2014

You have to taste this!

I just got my first taste of this. It is unbelievably great. The rating of this great whisky is unfairly lowered by including reviews by idiots that use in to mix with GINGER ALE! For Christ's sake! How would this rate among all the great whiskys of the would if the mixer's reviews were removed?Ron in Texas

11th October 2014

Looks Can Deceive!

After reading all the reviews here and elsewhere and hearing so much about this whisky I finally decided to try it. What a mistake. I was very patient and tried it with all my usual mixers - dry ginger, coke, Irn Bru etc but to no avail. Nothing took away the awful taste of seawater and soot. I really feel conned by these reviews and will never buy this again. I have awarded it one star for the taste and another half for the shape of the bottle

7th October 2014

Brilliant!!!

Even if you have not been a fan of peaked whiskies, you might consider trying this. Beautifully balanced. The smoke is ever present but is balanced by vanilla, fruit and oak notes.

27th September 2014

Best bang for the buck!

One of the best. Period.

15th September 2014

Can't Wait!

We bought a bottle of this yesterday and I'm so excited!

14th September 2014

My favorite scotch!

I do not pay any attention to completely negative views of any whisky, especially when there are so many positive ones; as in the case of Ardbeg Oogie. Had to try it after reading all the 'controversy.' For sure, taste is personal. But if you like Islay whisky . . . peat, smoke; and if you like sherried whisky (Higland Park, Macallan), this is the best of both. I love sherried whisky and love peat and smoke. This is the perfect marriage of the two. I love Lagavullin, Talisker, Laphroig and others, but this is it. I have been trying many and have found the perfect whisky for me. And the price is very reasonable.The color, nose, taste . . . is superb! Don't listen to negative comments; try if for yourself.

29th August 2014

Most negative reviews here are ignorant and wrong

This is an excellent Cask Strength Islay Scotch Whisky. I've had it a few times and never grow tired of it. The sherry finish is a delightful contrast to the strong peat that Arbeg is known for.

I would advise other reviewers to understand what it is you are drinking before leaving a negative review on something, because it's "too peaty" or "doesn't mix well". This is a single malt whisky....you don't mix it with soda....it's from Islay, it's going to be peaty...it's what the island is known for. If you are not a scotch whisky enthusiast, keep that in mind before leaving something ignorant on here and bringing down the rating on an excellent dram.

I said good day Sir!

24th August 2014

Maybe I dont get it

I tried almost all of the islays, and to be honest this was not as impressive as I thought it would be by all the hyped up reviews it gets. Its definetly a wellcrafted spirit and i would buy a bottle again, but I was not superimpressed to be honest. Expected a little more. Maybe next batch? I will give it another shot.

23rd August 2014

seen the light

I've never considered myself a peat man, and always thought I didn't like this style of whisky. In any case, out of sheer curiosity I decided to get a sample and, lo and behold, I was blown away. It is now a firm favourite and, along with Redbreast 15 yo, will never be absent from my drinks cabinet.

20th August 2014

Damn Fine Whisky

After finally delving into the peat monsters: Mainly Lagevulin 16 and The Laphroigs I was back and fourth on getting a bottle of Ardbeg. Well... while "browsing" at my local shop, the proprietor had special ordered Uigeadail for a customer so he had a few bottles left over, so I grabbed one of the shelf and my journey began. From the first sip to the last...it was quite an experience and frankly my favorite of the Peaty's. Its worth every effort to find a bottle

25th July 2014

Absolutely most bang for the buck

Definately the best whisky in that price range, absolutely outstanding. Port Charlotte Peat Project and Kilchoman MB could match it, but appart from them this one is superb. If you like Islay but do not want the sting you might get from a young Laphroaig or dito Ardbeg, and you still do not want it too smooth like 18y Laphroig this one is perfect.

8th July 2014

FrenchPalate

Add it to the list of human creations that make life really enjoyable.A bargain actually because you only need it in small quantity to appreciate its increadible complexity

29th June 2014

Why All the Fuss.

After all the rave reviews I decided to try this - what a mistake. It was simply awful. I have tried drinks before in a Green glass bottle - Stone's Ginger Wine being a good one. But in this case the glass did not help the whisky and it was sour.

26th June 2014

best of the best

all islay whiskies are brilliant, but this particular one i can highly recommended to anyone, best islay whisky for me.

17th June 2014

Impenetrable peat

The nose is one of the best I'be ever experienced. It's rich and peaty, everything you'd want from an Islay whisky. Unfortunately the taste was a letdown for me as the fiery peat is just impenetrable. There's a very good whisky sitting behind that peat, but I just couldn't find it. I've even reserved judgement until I've finished the bottle. This is doubly disappointing given the hype surrounding this whisky!

22nd May 2014

The best

I've only been drinking quality whisky for less than a year, and I've now progressed to this this. It's fabulous. Jim Murray gave it 97.5 and nothing has ever had higher. I can understand why.

Full disclosure: I LOVE the corry. This one is similar but a little too sweet. Basically like the corry, but with a little sherry added to it. You still get all the peaty goodness, but in my mind it's an odd combination. If I want a sherry-y scotch I'll get a sherry-y scotch, and if I want a peaty scotch I'll go with an Islay standard. This is somewhere in between and just not doing it for me. But it does definitely add some dimension to your typical Islay scotches so I can see how it would be well-received. I just prefer the more subtle (other than peat) dimensions of the corry. Still, this is quite good and I'd take it any day over many more expensive bottles.

29th April 2014

Simply great

Yes - Ardbeg is hyped and everthing was better "the old days".That said, The Oogie is great value for money.

28th April 2014

compaprison?

more milk chocolate and raisin, but corryvreckan is even BETTER with so MUCH welcoming pine sweet darkness and you come in another way. WUF, both are good. i think there is some older stuff in corry, in this something VERY young. and paprika in this more even, and yes green it is. corry is beast this is feast. forgive me, i havent reviewed many:=

13th April 2014

@great for cleaning toilets

To pour it away is a waste of whisky regardless of the price, a true whisky drinker would at least try to find a friend that enjoys it and let them have it. As for saying that people who like this clearly don't drink such high end drinks as you is to not understand the spirit of whisky. If you like it you like it, great stuff. If you don't that's fine too, it doesn't mean it's necessarily a bad quality whisky, it's just not to your liking.

5th April 2014

very impressed

Have always thought of myself as a no-peat whisky aficionado as I generally don't like strong peat (a bit of smoke absolutely) but thought I would try this as, you know, I don't want to miss out.

I have to say that I was extremely impressed - the peat was powerful but did not overwhelm the richness and complexity. This is a different beast to Ardbeg 10yo, which was far too medicinal for my taste, and will definitely be getting my hands on a bottle of this is the very near future.

3rd April 2014

To "great for cleaning toilets".

I have tasted many 'high end tipples' as you call them, and I find the Uigeadail of very high quality regardless of the price. It is actually better than most 200- 400 pound bottles of Ardbeg that I have had. It is far better than super nova, Alligator and even Galileo. I feel you may have been trolling, but if not, you should really stop paying so much for whiskey as you obviously dont understand it.

2nd April 2014

To "Great for cleaning toilets"

"Those on here who suggest that this is a great Whisky obviously do not partake in the higher end tipple." Are you serious? you are certainly entitled to your opinion and no one is saying you must love this fine whisky, but almost every respected whisky reviewer and writer of note has rated Ardbeg Uigeadail very highly. Insulting the people on this site by saying they don't know good whisky is being an arrogant ass.

26th March 2014

Perfect Balance

I had L.11 - Starts off with sweet ripe berries, then moves to a malty taste, and ends with a delicious smokey peaty finish. The balance between these flavors is perfect. This is a great bargain.

18th March 2014

Duncan McLeod of the Clan McLeod

A masterfully designed dram that transcends the senses. fiery...peaty...smoky then pepper, coffee grounds, dark chocolate, burnt orange and leather, followed by the sea- salty brine, kelp and iodine. Long lingering finish of Christmas cake and sherry.

2nd March 2014

Christmas Present

Have tried and loved lots of Islays ....always whiskies of choice... over the last couple of decades and always considered Lagavulin 16 yr old the all round standard bearer, at least for me. A blind tasting of this Ardbeg blew me away. I think I'll easily be able to manage a bottle (or more) a month. A sublimely addictive revelation. Would welcome recommendations of any other Islay in the same kind of price band that might match it. As for now, am more than thoroughly content.

21st February 2014

A must have

Truly excellent. If I had just one single malt in my possession this would be it. You'd have to be dead or dumb not to appreciate how phenomenal a drink this is. Long finish, lots of peaty smoke but it's not like drinking a campfire. It gives way to one flavor after another over minutes. Lingers. A couple drops of water are essential.

8th February 2014

Where's the balance?

Of all the Islays I have at home at the moment, Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Laphroaig Qtr, Bowmore 12, it is the least expressive on the nose (supressed by the sherry?), and completely out of whack on the palate-with an astringent burn, burnt finish although given 30-40 seconds a pleasurable, very Islay aftertaste. But what's gone wrong in the middle? Although I like all of the above, the pick is the Laphroaig Qtr for me, lovely balance at higher strength, very complimentary sherry and absolutely none of the Islay hit missing-and a lovely long, pleasant smokey finish. In fact, basically what I was hoping for but didn't find in the Uigeadail!

21st January 2014

One of the best....

If you love peat then you will love this. Smokey, brown sugar, last a long time, simply amazing. Worth very penny.

18th January 2014

Fantastic Dram

It's been a couple of years since I last bought a bottle of Uigeadail. I'd forgotten how amazing this Whisky is. I won't be leaving it so long again to buy another bottle.

16th January 2014

Lovely

Very moorish dram! Smoke, peat and well balanced - this is my whisky of choice with 'Lagavulin 16yo' a very close 2nd!

15th January 2014

Floored

Great with or without a sprinkle of water. Its complex enough to fit just about every mood.

9th January 2014

Truly excellent

Drinking this makes me wonder why I would bother buying anything else in this price range.

4th January 2014

Very disappointing after all the hype

Not sure if the bottle I got for Xmas was just a bad batch, but this whisky tasted really muddy and earthy, not what I was expecting and not enjoyable at all

30th December 2013

Declining Quality

This is not the same whisky as Uigeadail produced before 2010. It's much more immature and lacks the depth of the ones from even a few years ago. It tastes less rich, and more like a cask strength version of the Ten that was finished for a short time in a sherry cask.

23rd December 2013

Wow.

So smoke. Much peat. Many fruit. Malt lvl 10. So balance. Wow.

21st December 2013

aredbeg uigeadail

I bought a bottle of this fine single malt yesterday all I can say it is a heavy hitter and I find it to be very complex this is sit down stuff to be enjoyed slowly cheers to the aredbeg distillery keep up the great work-FC.

15th December 2013

A changing taste, me or the bottle?

Lately if I've had Uigeadail next to a Corryvreckan I find the Uige somehow much less expressive and strong than I remember from previous years. It always seems to lose although I remember preferring it more originally. I hope it's me, not the whisky.

3rd December 2013

simon

Wow! as above review, this will always be in my life.

2nd December 2013

Fletch

Don't think I could ever be without this in my life! Truly amazing!

21st November 2013

Brilliant!

Deep, dark peat, smoke and licorice. Phenolic. (you love it or you hate it)Syrupy sweetness and lots of sherry-like dark fruits. Briny, seafood... Add 2 teaspoons of water and let it sit for 10 minutes to release the flavors and get ready for the ride of your life!

10th November 2013

Lovely

I too sit nosing and sipping a glass of this ardbeg thinking its a great scotch. My wife puts her nose up as I pour it but as she smells it on me later on ... She admires it. Lagavulin, Oban ... Ardbeg, uigeadail is tops.

10th November 2013

Brilliant!

This is the real 'Nectar of the Gods'! Superb Islay and (relatively) affordable. Such a fantastic nose and palate. Add two teaspoons of water and let it sit for 10 minutes to release the aromas. Then get ready for the ride of your life...

8th November 2013

Wow

Incredible. By far the most fantastic whisky I ever had.

26th October 2013

To "great for cleaning toilets"

Could you tell us some high end tipple that you've enjoyed? It's always good to hear what others have enjoyed.

I can understand the good comments about this whisky, and I enjoyed it, but am in two minds about the hot alcohol on the finish. I prefer the Corryvreckan to this.

25th October 2013

Top 3

This is in the top 3 whiskys i have ever tried. The pricetag is a joke... It should cost much more. But hey... i'm not complaining ;)

9th October 2013

Believe the hype

This is a fantastic drink. Had it for the first time yesterday, and I'm still smiling as I remember how good it was. Long, beautiful finish as well. Giving this bad boy full marks for taste and character.

4th October 2013

There's a New Player in Town

I only tried this today. I was at Frankfurt airport and there was a tasting desk there. It would have been rude to walk on by wouldn't it? I'm glad i didn't. This simply blew me away. I am a fan of the 10, but i had heard that this was just too peaty, so i had avoided it. Not anymore i won't be. It is quite simply beautiful, add a bit of water and it is peat sent from heaven. This is the best Islay i've tasted yet.

22nd September 2013

For the love of Uigeadail

Imagine a beautiful, dark mysterious leather clad woman, dipped in smoked honey. Her perfume intoxicates you, she then makes violent, passionate love to your tongue. She has her way with you and leaves you breathless, wanting more and ruining all others for you. Such is the nature of Uigeadail....

20th September 2013

Totally different animal but divine!

Dark mysterious! Great balance with intensity!

13th September 2013

Great for cleaning toilets

I find that this stuff is great for cleaning toilets, as that is where it went after one taste.Horrendous.Those on here who suggest that this is a great Whisky obviously do not partake in the higher end tipple.

12th September 2013

Heaven and Hell on Earth

Dark and light, ashen and honeyed, peat and sherry, with a finish that seems to never end, careening from tar to caramel. You will want to share with the world, and hide it away for yourself, a sip before the last gulp of air. It's that good.

24th August 2013

oops forgot the stars

Ten stars of course

24th August 2013

Peat in liquid form, unbelievable

Just openened the bottle and tasted it for the first time, i'm still smiling.This is an unbelievably complex Islay Malt, very intense.Put your nose in the glass and the first impression is: Smoke and salt. A lot of smoke.Add a tad of water and nose again: very rich still, fruit and leather, tobacco and caramel.Then take a sip: Oily, smoke is still very present, smooth and then it explodes in your mouth, licorice, fruity again, malt, a tad of honey.Finish: Looooong, charcoal fire, chocolats raisins, and mocca.Truly, a revelation. The best Islay malt i have had so far, period.

24th August 2013

10/10 stars.

Probably the best Islay Whisky in the world?!If I was to choose one bottle to bring to a deserted island this would def be the one!Perfection by Ardbeg!/mike-stockholm-sweden

22nd August 2013

Perfect Dram

I read so much about this Whisky and all of it positive. I was not disappointed. Amazing taste and nose. Unbelievable. Look no further, this is the only stuff you need.

15th August 2013

Sweet rosy ash

Scent of flaming raisins and vanilla. A syrupy palate of cherry and hot ash. 100 further subtleties. This malt manages to simultaneously challenge and reward: delivering full and fiery complexity while you bask in its sweet balance.

8th August 2013

Spent twice as much and got half the taste

Wow!....what a brilliant whiskey, tastes like it should cost more

24th July 2013

That's the real thing.

And you can also drink it without water! Very difficult for a gask strength Islay whisky but you can and you SHOULD drink it straight.

17th July 2013

Class in a glass

Believe the hype. This dram is so smooth you can't even tell that it is cask strength. pure quality

15th July 2013

I thought I knew Scotch then I tried this one

This took me to a fine place on the very first sip

9th July 2013

One of the best, affordable whiskies around

It may seem laughable to call this an "affordable" whisky. It's usually far more expensive than most drinkers are willing to pay for, particularly here in Australia. However, this is, in some ways, at a perfect point of price versus quality. You can pay much more for something less complex and worthwhile, and of course, paying less, you will usually get something less engaging than this.

This whisky is almost the perfect balance of things that aficionados talk about as counting towards a quality dram. Naturally, it has the peaty punch, being Ardbeg, but it also has a welter of flavours beyond that. You can taste leather, cured meat, rich and dark compost to name a few. But lo and behold, the sherry finish has also given it a delicious sweetness that almost perfectly tempers those more pungent flavours. For those trying to get a sense of it, it might best be described as a less iodine-laden Ardbeg, married with a small amount of Glenmorangie Lasanta, which is particularly apparent on the finish.

It is best to taste this one neat, then add some water to taste. Despite its high alcohol content, it doesn't need that much to open it up even more. If you're even considering buying this, then you simply must. Your tastebuds will thank you for it and you will surely have one of the most rewarding flavour experiences you've had. It's worthwhile to note that this has something for everyone, not only the peatheads. And yes, it's better than the standard 10 year. MUCH better. It's hard to top this.

9th July 2013

Great Whisky ... so peated

Love it

1st June 2013

Indeed Magical!

The best islay there is on the market! This is truly the king. /Mike Sthlm Sweden.

29th May 2013

Love to nose it

forgot to rate :)

29th May 2013

Love to nose it

the wife always knows when i'm drinking oogy as she can first smell it across the room, then she gives me the occasional annoyed look as I constantly nose and sniff it right through the movie, taking in the wonderful aromas. I like to try a few different whisky's through the course of an evening but generally finish with an ardbeg, its wonderful.

29th May 2013

Fantastic bottle

If I had to have only one whisky for the rest of my life, it will probably be this one!

My favorite at the moment. Very very good balance between the flavours. I can't recommend it enough! Greetings from Norway.

28th April 2013

Peaty - I like it

Now if this malt doesn't put hair on your chest, check your pulse. I was taken back a bit with how much peatiness this Uigeadail has, despite reading many reviews. I had to drink this one a bit slower than other malts, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I have a sense that I will like this malt more so after having a few more glasses. For now, 9 out of 10 is pretty good as it's a very well crafted malt. I almost gave it an 8, but I think this one will take some time for me to get familiar with.

12th April 2013

Velvet on the tongue

i am no Scotch reviewer but i know what i like, i have been a long time fan of the 10yr Ardbeg and decided to throw caution to the wind and spend the money on this, money WELL spent, big peat but sweet undertones, crosses the tongue like velvet, a slight burn going down that leaves a taste of honey, in short YUM

1st March 2013

The Big Oogie

What a dram! While I really enjoy the Ardbeg 10 and the Lagavulin 16, Uigeadail kicks it up two or three notches on each. Where the Ardgeg 10 is big and peaty, the Oogie is bigger and peatier and far more complex. Where the Laga 16 is a complex and smooth and sherried whisky, Oogie, again, is more of each. The unimaginable balance combined with what I can only describe as unbridled passion, Oogie is the guy or gal you know you shouldn't pursue and yet you cannot, or choose not to, resist.

26th January 2013

He liked it!

I once saw a man drinking this. It was in his glass and some in a bottle.

24th January 2013

Intoxicating

My husband and I are new to the single malt world, but have been really enjoying ourselves. We were set on the Lagavulin 16 being our preferred scotch and this one puts it to shame. So glad I listened to the reviewers on this site and gave it a try. It is absolutely just as peaty as the Lagavulin 16 but is much more well balanced and rich. The smoothness was extraordinary and a single drop just spread like butter over every taste bud in my mouth. It hits all the notes in perfect harmony. The caramel at the end was a nice finish in conjunction with the smokiness. Never thought I'd get turned on by a scotch, but this one blew me away.

20th December 2012

Amazing

I got a bottle of this for my birthday a couple of years ago. Having been a bit underwhelmed by the 10 yr old, this was just in a different league to anything I've tried before or since. An absolute beauty that gave Lagavulin 16 a comfortable nudge off my top spot. Shame I can rarely afford to buy this, but if it comes along once in a while for a special occasion, then it makes it all the better to look after and enjoy. Brilliant, brilliant stuff!

11th December 2012

Ardbeg Uigeadail and To the above comment

Stick to water its suits you best.For the ardbeg whisky its a complex assortent of sweetness,peatyness and slight medicinal/aniseed taste.Medium/oily bodied, Very smooth, even at 54% I add just a teaspoon of water to bring out the flavours.very easy drinking and well balanced.I would score this 93 points its just amazing dram.

9th November 2012

Not a Good Mixer

I have for many years enjoyed my malts by adding Irn Bru. I find this adds flavour and body to the malts and really does smooth them. However this Ardbeg really did not work with the Irn Bru. In future I will be more selective with the whiskies I choose.

1st November 2012

This is stunning

Drinking this whisky is the ultimate, the taste, wonderful, the smoke, the peat, the balance is bang on perfect. This is a whisky that will be in the back of my cabinet for my consumption only.

17th October 2012

yum yum yum

1st or 2nd on my list. like a 16 lagavulin blended with sex.

5th August 2012

Into the unknown.

I haven't tried the above, being a big Talisker fan and somewhat underwhelmed by the Ardbeg 10 year old. However, I'm very impressed with all your comments. I will take the plunge and when I resurface, I will no doubt be praising it.

I recently first tasted the Corryvreckan and was blown away, it immediately became my new favorite. Now I fear the Corry was already replaced by the Oogy. Great stuff!

18th April 2012

Absolute Belter

This lad is like a rich mans Talisker. It is definitely in the heavyweight division when it comes to flavor and the finish is longer than a stretch limo. All in all a must try.

Tip: If you are decking your mates supply of whiskys make sure you roll with this one last as any other whisky u taste after it is ruined.

Jackie Jr

3rd March 2012

Cigars

I found this resembled smoking a massive cigar, if I had to sum it up in one sentence - in a good way though.

29th December 2011

Simply the best

Well it is up there with the best. Highly recommended.

27th December 2011

A phenomenal spirit

Intensely smokey and spicy, somewhat sweet, and with a great and long finish; exactly what I want from an Islay. Highly recommended.

27th November 2011

absolutely

worth the money - tried several bottles of this liqid

5th October 2011

v price

I never thought this was worth the money. Ardbeg is getting a reputation for hype and price. Did you get the emails and posted fliers re Alligator - proves my point.

21st September 2011

Solid upgrade from the standard 10 yr

I would describe Uigeadail to be a thorough upgrade from the regular 10 yr Ardbeg. Kind of like the difference between a model of car with standard features (still a great car) to the model with all the upgrades. Seemed to have a brown sugar flavor mixed with coffee. This is the immediate flavor that is quickly transitioned to what you expect from an Islay. More complex peaty and smoke flavors and a generous portion of malt followed by honey and back to the smokey flavor. Surprisingly good since I prefer Speyside scotch as a general rule.

20th September 2011

A Flavour bomb

Massive flavour, so smooth and such well defined sherry sweetness and smoke. My favorite whisky at current time. I have a 2 cases in the mail ;D

17th September 2011

Fantastic

Outstanding whisky. Son brought a bottle back to me and we enjoyed it all winter. Got to get another.

22nd August 2011

Smokey

I love a good peaty whisky and was excited by the reviews above. It is definitely yummy but the aftertaste left me feeling like I had smoked a couple of cigarettes! Prefer the Laphraoig eleven year old.

2nd May 2011

Winner again!

in our 2011 blind tasting of 15 whiskies, this was a winner again - to match its victories in 2009 and 2010. You really can't go wrong - even though it may vary slightly batch to batch. For those who are interested the Talisker 175th Anniversary Edition was a close second - indeed, on a FPTP system it had most 1st places and would have won! But using AV, and also using average scores, the Ardbeg held up as the favourite.

18th April 2011

Oak

By definition whisky is not whisky without oak. I know everyone will be looking for TCP,smoke,tar, and then go in search of the honey and sherry notes,(and everything from wet clothes to whatever). Keep in mind the cask. The effect of the oak on this whisky is fantastic and there is even that wee lemon oak note if you wait.It might be a bit brash but this is really splendid stuff that clearly shows the skill of the people behind it. I agree with all the opinions before - just wanted to give a shout for the oak.

17th March 2011

Chill filtered

Under details this is listed as chill filtered is it - don't think this is right is it?

Also don't think it's single cask is it.

How does the Corrtvreckan comapre to this?

9th March 2011

My favorite

It's the best whisky I've tasted in years. Gone through three bottles already. A real pleasure, every dram. I'll have to buy a bottle and tuck it away for future years, as I'll want to visit this old friend down the road. Buy this with no hesitation, trust me.

21st January 2011

A Winner

Won our blind tastings (comprising regular and non-regular whisky drinkers) 2 years in a row. Though given how distinctive the taste is whether it is truly blind is another matter... Huge whisky and worth the few pounds over a standard malt.

11th December 2010

Outstanding!

This "dark and mysterious" dram stood out out for me in a tasting field of over 30. Highly recommended. Do yourself a flavour.

7th December 2010

Quite excellent

but not as good as "Almost There - Ardbeg 9 yr old" in my opinion...but still a good whisky

30th October 2010

the nose....

This is just unbelievably good. The nose hits you with smokey chunks of charred rock-salt drizzled in dark honey, cracked pepper, cocoa, pecan toffee and brown butter, then a bonfire on a sandy beach, salt spray on seaweed, and ashes. The official house dram. I want to be buried with a bottle of it, Egyptian style, for the next world.

I'm a huge fan of the 10 year old, so though't I'd give this a go today, its certainly very different and benifits from the addition of water (though I normally wouldnt). Without water this whisky is almost oily, popcorny start, then a bit hit of smokey, peaty flavour with a very long finish of white pepper. Water softens the whisky and defines the peaty notes much more, very impressed.

20th August 2010

Magical

I purchased this along with an 18 yr old Highland Park, to be honest this is in a different league to the HP. More flavour than I knew what to do with, I will ensure I drink this one as slowly as possible.

18th July 2010

Fabulous!

Its' a really fantastic whisky! Ardbeg..king of Islay!

27th May 2010

island magic

this whisky has a great taste that will transform you as you sit back and sip it. its just beautifull.buy two bottles well worth the price

25th January 2010

What's in a Name!

Given most reviews then the reputation precedes this whisky - it can't be that good can it? It most certainly is! A masterpiece of the art of vatting Single Malts. Superb from nose to finish. Immaculate! Bruichladdich eat your heart out!

15th December 2009

Fantastic!

What a great whisky!

2nd November 2009

Bacon and Nik Naks (in a good way!)

Powerful, deep, very rich – it’s like bacon and Nik Naks in whisky form. One of my favourite malts of all time – keep up the good work Ardbeg!

27th October 2009

Concur!

The best i've tasted. So powerful, so rich. Love it.

6th October 2009

A beast of a whisky!!

Soooo mcuh complexity and depth, but also sweet and fruity! Cant recommend it enough.

6th October 2009

Yes, it is the best!

Your senses tell you that Ardbeg Uigeadail is a £80+ bottle. Even at that price, it would be an absolute steal. Of all my personal whisky stock Uigeadail has by far and away the highest turnover. It is so complex, feisty and delicious that i don't think I'll ever get bored of it. What an offer!

6th August 2009

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